Is Tom Brady [Black Image Variation] #401 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A PSA 10 Tom Brady [Black Image Variation] #401 sells for $41,407 against $9,100 raw: a $32,307 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($14,329) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $9,100
- PSA 10
- $41,407
- PSA 9
- $14,329
- Gem premium
- 4.6×
- As of
- Aug 18, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $41,407 | +$32,282 | +$32,257 | +$32,157 |
| PSA 9 | $14,329 | +$5,204 | +$5,179 | +$5,079 |
| PSA 8 | $8,226 | −$899 | −$924 | −$1,024 |
Net = sale price − $9,100 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $21,098 | +$11,949 |
| 50% | $27,868 | +$18,718 |
| 75% | $34,637 | +$25,488 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $53,829 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $41,407 | −$12,422 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $24,844 | −$28,985 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $24,844 | −$28,985 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $41,407 | $24,844 | $53,829 | $24,844 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $27,159 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $14,329 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $8,226 |
Run your own numbers
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Grading Tom Brady [Black Image Variation] #401 — FAQ
Is Tom Brady [Black Image Variation] #401 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Tom Brady [Black Image Variation] #401 sells for $41,407 against $9,100 raw: a $32,307 spread, 4.6× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($14,329) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Tom Brady [Black Image Variation] #401 worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Tom Brady [Black Image Variation] #401 (Football Cards 2025 Topps Chrome) sells for about $41,407 versus $9,100 for a raw near-mint copy — a 4.6× premium as of Aug 18, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Tom Brady [Black Image Variation] #401?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $53,829, ahead of PSA 10 at $41,407. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Tom Brady [Black Image Variation] #401 need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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